Chairwomen Johnson and Sherrill Congratulate NOAA Research Director Craig McLean on Retirement
(Washington, DC) – On April 1, 2022, Mr. Craig McLean, the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and Acting Chief Scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will retire after over 40 years in public service. Mr. McLean also served in the NOAA Commissioned Corps for nearly 25 years and retired at the rank of Captain. “I’d like to congratulate Mr. McLean on his retirement from NOAA,” said Chairwoman Eddie Bernice … Continue Reading
March 30, 2022Chairwoman Johnson Statement on the President’s Budget Request
(Dallas, TX) - On Monday, the Biden Administration released the President's Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2023. "Strong investments in federal research and development are critical to achieving the progress we hope to see for our nation," said Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). "I'm pleased to see the President propose increasing vital funding for NSF, including support for international collaborations and climate change research. The President's request for NSF and NIST aligns with … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas Welcome NSF Director Panchanathan’s Announcement of New Directorate Aligned with Bipartisan Committee Proposal
(Washington, DC) – Today, National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Sethuraman Panchanathan announced the launch of NSF’s new Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships at South by Southwest. This new directorate — NSF's first in more than 30 years — builds upon the agency's commitment over seven decades to serve as a beacon of U.S. innovation, advancing the frontiers of research and … Continue Reading
March 02, 2022Chairwoman Johnson Statement on President Biden’s First State of the Union Address
(Dallas, TX)—Yesterday evening, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress. “Last night, President Biden spoke to each and every American on what we have and what we can achieve as we work together to build a better America,” said Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). “As Chairwoman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, I was especially glad to hear the President reaffirm his strong … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022Science Committee Chairs Celebrate Successful Launch of GOES-T Satellite
(Washington, DC) - Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite mission GOES-T, a collaborative acquisition, development, and launch partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), was successfully launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. GOES-T is the latest in the Geostationary Operational Environmental (GOES) -R series of satellites, a cutting-edge weather observing and environmental monitoring system for the … Continue Reading
February 28, 2022Chairwomen Johnson and Sherrill Call for Action After IPCC Report Release
(Washington, DC) - Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its report titled, Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. The report details the impacts of climate change on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communities on both a global and regional scale. It also reviews vulnerabilities and the limits of the natural world and humans to adapt to climate change. The IPCC is currently in its Sixth Assessment cycle, and this report is the second of … Continue Reading
February 24, 2022Chairwoman Johnson Statement on Justice Department Decision to End the China Initiative
(Washington, DC) — Yesterday, Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen announced that the Justice Department is ending the China Initiative. The China Initiative, which began in 2018, has been criticized for engaging in racial profiling against researchers of Asian descent, and recent high-profile cases have resulted in dismissals and acquittals. Assistant AG Olsen announced that the DOJ will move forward with a more holistic approach to confront the greatest threats to research … Continue Reading
February 15, 2022Chairs Johnson and Sherrill Statement on Interagency Sea Level Rise Report
(Washington, DC) --Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in partnership with several federal agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), released the 2022 Interagency Sea Level Rise Technical Report. The report provides an update on sea level rise projections across the U.S. and its territories; the last sea level rise report was released in 2017. Among other key findings in the report, the … Continue Reading
February 07, 2022Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas Request Details of White House Investigation of OSTP Director Lander’s Misconduct
(Washington, DC) – Today, Politico published an article outlining allegations of inappropriate behavior by Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Eric Lander. The article references an internal investigation conducted by the White House and disciplinary measures taken in response to the finding that Dr. Lander violated the Executive Office of the President’s Safe and Respectful Workplace Policy. In response, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Ranking … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022Chairwoman Johnson and Commerce Secretary Raimondo Look Toward Continued Partnership with America COMPETES
(Washington, DC) – Today, the House passed the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. The America COMPETES Act makes historic investments to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, bolsters America’s scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthens America’s economic and national security at home and abroad. … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022Science Committee Members Celebrate Transformative Investments for Science and Innovation with House Passage of the America COMPETES Act
(Washington, DC) – Today, the House passed the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. The America COMPETES Act makes historic investments to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, bolsters America’s scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthens America’s economic and national security at home and abroad. … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022Chairwoman Johnson Celebrates House Passage of the America COMPETES Act of 2022
(Washington, DC) – Today, the House passed the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. The America COMPETES Act makes historic investments to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, bolsters America’s scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthens America’s economic and national security at home and abroad. … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022Chairwoman Johnson Statement at Press Conference on the America COMPETES Act
(Washington, DC) – Today, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Committee Chairs for a press conference on the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which includes transformative, bipartisan legislation from the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) statement is below. It is a pleasure to be here with Speaker Pelosi and my fellow Committee Chairs, who have played important roles in bringing the … Continue Reading
February 02, 2022Chairwoman Johnson Floor Statement on House Consideration of the America COMPETES Act
(Washington, DC) – Today, Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) spoke on the House floor during consideration of H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which includes transformative, bipartisan legislation from the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) floor statement as prepared for the record is below. It is an honor to stand before this body today to speak in support of H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022. … Continue Reading
February 01, 2022Chairwoman Johnson Testifies Before House Committee on Rules in Support of America COMPETES Act
(Washington, DC) – Today, House Committee on Rules is considering H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022. Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology testified in support of the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which includes transformative, bipartisan legislation from the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s (D-TX) statement for the record is below. Chairman McGovern, Ranking … Continue Reading
January 27, 2022Chairs Johnson and Beyer Statement on NASA Day of Remembrance
(Washington, DC) – Today, on NASA’s Day of Remembrance, we honor the NASA heroes who lost their lives while advancing our nation’s discovery and exploration of space. “NASA’s annual Day of Remembrance is an important time of reflection," said Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). "As we look to the future and our ambitious goals in human space exploration, we must never forget the past-- the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in our … Continue Reading
January 26, 2022Signals from the Scientific Community: Support for NSF, DOE, and NIST Provisions in the America COMPETES Act of 2022
(Dallas, TX) – Yesterday, the House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. The America COMPETES Act of 2022 includes a historic investment to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, bolsters America’s scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthens America’s economic and national security at … Continue Reading
January 25, 2022Chairwoman Johnson Joins House Leadership in Unveiling America COMPETES Act of 2022
(Dallas, TX) – Today, the House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. The America COMPETES Act of 2022 includes a historic investment to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, bolsters America’s scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthens America’s economic and national security at … Continue Reading
January 24, 2022Chairs Johnson and Beyer Celebrate James Webb Space Telescope Reaching Orbit
(Washington, DC) – Today, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) successfully reached its final destination at the second Lagrange point (L2). Over the next five months of commissioning, JWST will align its optics and calibrate its scientific instruments before the telescope begins collecting data. The main goals of Webb’s mission include searching for the first galaxies formed in the universe, observing the formation of stars, building our understanding of the evolution of … Continue Reading
January 12, 2022Chairwoman Johnson Applauds Interagency Task Force on Release of Scientific Integrity Report
(Dallas, TX) – Yesterday, the Scientific Integrity Fast-Track Action Committee (SI-FTAC) released a report entitled “Protecting the Integrity of Government Science.” SI-FTAC is an interagency task force of the National Science and Technology Council that was created in response to President Biden’s Presidential Memorandum on Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking, which was issued on January 27, 2021. SI-FTAC’s … Continue Reading